As well as the players with ankle problems there's also a few soft-tissue injuries to calves, thighs and the like, so we're hoping they settle down before we pick the team for next weekend. |
Brent's injury is a bad one and he could be out for a very long time, so we're thinking about him, |
Chris and Lee both joined us this week and have settled in well, |
England are lying in wait for us and we will build towards that game through our performances in the autumn. This is not a team that is breaking up. I think we can improve. |
England have obviously gone a different route because they have a tremendous physical team. With Wales we couldn't do the same sort of thing so we reacted differently. I guess it was the input of so many foreign heads. They imported a sort of Super 12 philosophy. |
England have stated this is a massive game for them, their biggest since the World Cup final. Perhaps that puts them under a bit more pressure now to deliver. |
From a Dragons point of view, it's bad news. They've had a multitude of injuries and they have a small squad anyway. I feel for Paul and the Dragons and I hope they can find a way of covering the losses. |
Hopefully this new role will free him up from off-the-field duties to do what he does best -- play international rugby at the very highest of standards. |
Hopefully we will be near to full strength and be there or thereabouts again, |
I accept this on behalf of the entire Welsh team and management - it's not about me but is a reflection of the success the team enjoyed last season. |
I believe he has a lot of ground to make up with them and other people who have supported him during the period of his career that he has spoken about, |
I can confirm I resigned. It is for family reasons. I would like to thank the Welsh public, players and fans for all their support during my time as coach. It has been an incredible time. |
I didn't tell them anything at half-time because those players have stared down the barrel of a gun before. |
I have explained my position and given my personal views in my own words, which I hope has been useful to the board and avoids further unnecessary speculation or any false impressions, which could undermine my personal position or that of the board. |
I have noted that for use of the elbow there have been two or three different sentences. That is something that needs to be considered. |